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Despite being a recurrent hazard in the Himalayan and Western Ghats regions, landslides in India remain poorly managed. What are the key causes behind their occurrence, and what steps can be taken for their effective mitigation and management? (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

GSIII- Environment – Pollution, EIA, Conservation   Q1. In times of disaster, media acts as both informer and influencer. Analyse its role in disaster management in India. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. Waste-to-Energy is seen as a sustainable solution to India’s growing waste crisis. Discuss the techniques, potential, and challenges of this approach. (Answer in 150 words 

In times of disaster, media acts as both informer and influencer. Analyse its role in disaster management in India. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Waste-to-Energy is seen as a sustainable solution to India’s growing waste crisis. Discuss the techniques, potential, and challenges of this approach. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Highlight the factors responsible for loss of biodiversity in recent times. In this regard, also mention the steps that have been taken for conservation of biodiversity. (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

GSIII- Environment – Pollution, EIA, Conservation   Q1. What are invasive alien species? Discuss their impact on the local biodiversity with examples. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q2. What are the environmental and health impacts of metal mining pollution? Suggest measures to mitigate the same. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)   Q3. Define the concept of

What are invasive alien species? Discuss their impact on the local biodiversity with examples. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

What are the environmental and health impacts of metal mining pollution? Suggest measures to mitigate the same. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)

Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region. ( upsc 2019 ) (Answer in 250 words  15 Marker)

Legacy landfills need immediate attention to mitigate the multiple environmental hazards in Urban spaces. Examine. (Answer in 150 words  10 Marker)